Polished Aqua DE5724 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #77BCB6, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meadow Green from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #77BCB6 · DE5724
Polished Aqua
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Polished Aqua Technical Profile
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Polished Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Polished Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPolished Aqua
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMeadow Green
Meadow Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Capri Teal
PPG
Very similar
Swim
Valspar
Very similar
Cooled Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Spearmint Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
Veranda Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Skydive
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Crashing Waves
Behr
Very similar
Greek Siren
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Aqua
#77BCB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#849DAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished Aqua Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Polished Aqua.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Polished Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polished Aqua have?
Polished Aqua by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Polished Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Polished Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Aqua are Meadow Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Capri Teal by PPG (a very close match), Swim by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Polished Aqua's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Polished Aqua?
Polished Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Polished Aqua's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.